- Order of Pahlavi
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The Order of Pahlavi of the Empire of Persia, in Persian: "Neshan-e Pahlavi" was the highest Persian Order of knighthood. The Order was instituted in 1932 by Reza Shah , the founder of the Dynasty of the Pahlavi, and it was awarded in two degrees. The order was abolished after the fall of the last Shah.
The decorations include a golden collar with blue and gold links, the jewel of the order hanging from a broad ribbon and a star on the breast.
The Shah with the collar, sash and star of the Order of Pahlevi
The badge is a precious jewel made in the shape of a cross with imperial crowns as arms. In the space between the arms golden and blue rays are placed. In the central medallion, Mount Damavand is depicted with a rising sun behind it. The star is the same as the jewel.
The Second Class of the Order bears a jewel with links between the crowns.
The ribbon was blue with a gold rim.
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Categories:- Orders, decorations, and medals of Persia
- Insignia
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